Outpatient Pediatric Speech Pathologist

MultiCare Health System; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mentoring program

Growth opportunities

Interdisciplinary program

Hospital network integration

Job summary

The Speech Pathologist is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, providing clinical services to pediatric patients and communicating with families and other professionals in the medical community.

This role requires CCC-SLP or be in CFY with supervision, WA licensure or interim permit, and current BLS; pediatric experience is preferred. The position is 0.9 FTE, daytime schedule, clinic hours, within a large pediatric hospital network.

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP certification from ASHA or CFY with supervision.
• WA state licensure or interim permit to practice.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, interpretation, and reporting of clinical observations.
• Develop treatment plans with physician and collaboration with families.
• Perform and interpret videofluoroscopic swallow studies and FEES interpretation.
• Collaborate with physician and other health care professionals.

Skills

CCC-SLP

BLS Certification

WA Licensure

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

WA State Licensure

Job description

Where kids and families are always first

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do - it's our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist!

Amazing team to join and here are a few highlights!

Pediatric experience is preferred but NEW GRAD are welcome!

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive and supportive mentoring program
• Extensive opportunities for growth and education through our in-house education department
• Part of larger interdisciplinary program of 7 Mary Bridge outpatient therapy clinics offering supports only found in a pediatric hospital network
• Integrated with large hospital and outpatient pediatric specialty programs for enhanced service provision

Check us out:
Speech Therapy - Mary Bridge Children's

FTE: 0.9, Shift: Days, Schedule: Clinic hours

Position Summary

The Speech Pathologist is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, providing clinical services and communication with patients, families, and other professionals/service providers in the medical community. This professional position will allow you to apply your extensive knowledge and expertise in of speech pathology with all of your patients.

Responsibilities:

• You will provide assessment, interpretation, and reporting of clinical observations
• You will perform patient assessments with physician and develop treatment plans
• You will perform and interpret results of Videofluoroscpic swallow studies and fiberoptic endoscopic of swallowing
• You will confer with physician and other health care professionals

Requirements:

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Hearing-Language Association OR be in the process of completing a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) with supervision by a CCC-SLP in accordance with standards defined by the ASHA
• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Washington or holding an interim permit
• Current BLS Certification required
• Previous Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred

About Mary Bridge Children's

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Built for children and families

Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care.

Award-winning care

Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Growing for the future

A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children's care.

Well-being and support

Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $49.36 - $78.25 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.